1974 DAF 66 vs. 1999 Lotus Elise
To start off, 1999 Lotus Elise is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 DAF 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 DAF 66 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lotus Elise (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1974 DAF 66. (45 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1974 DAF 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 DAF 66 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1999 Lotus Elise.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1999 Lotus Elise (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 DAF 66. (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1999 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 DAF 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 DAF 66 | 1999 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | DAF | Lotus |
| Model | 66 | Elise |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 89.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 828 kg | 708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 40 L |
